Divine Intimacy Radio

Divine Intimacy Radio is a haven of rest and wellspring of spiritual life for those seeking intimacy with God and the enlightened path of Catholic mystical and ascetical wisdom.
Weekly we will explore topics like prayer, spiritual direction, meditation, contemplation, holiness, and much more.

Depression is a serious illness that is becoming more and more prevalent in our society. Today, Dan Burke and Melissa Elson speak with Dr. Aaron Kheriaty about his book, The Catholic Guide to Depression, to help us better understand depression and the proper treatments for the illness.

Topics/Questions covered in the show:

What is depression?

Can depression be treated through spiritual means alone?

What is the impact of religious practices on the healing process?

Who can benefit from this book?

What are some of the causes of depression and misconceptions about depression?

How can we distinguish between a "dark night of the soul" as opposed to depression?

What can we say to those who are undergoing devastating suffering and how can we help them?

Is there a dichotomy between St. Augustine's admonition to "Love God and do what you will," and St. Ignatius' rule of discernment which says, "Do not act until one has absolute clarity that it is the will of God."?

"Love God and do what you will," implies that one loves God and his will is oriented to God's will so that as he acts he can act in accordance with His will in peace and clarity.

St. Ignatius advises us to discern before choosing between two situations or actions that are both good. Where does the inspiration for these actions come from?

If a person talks to Jesus all day long outside of scheduled prayer time, is that considered prayer?

How advanced do we need to be spirituality before we become involved in a ministry position in our parish?

Today, Dan Burke and Melissa Elson speak with Fr. Hugh Vincent Dyer about Vision of Fatima, the journey of a Dominican priest who sculpted the image of Our Lady of Fatima with the guidance of Lucia, the oldest of the three shepherd children who saw the apparition of the Blessed Mother.

Topics/Questions covered in the show:

Who is Fr. Thomas McGlynn and why is his book being reprinted now?

What makes this book about Fatima different from others devoted to the same subject matter?

Is the statue accurate according to Lucia?

What inspired Fr. McGlynn to sculpt Our Lady of Fatima as opposed to a different vision of the Blessed Mother?

What themes can the reader take away from the message of Our Lady?

What did Fr. McGlynn take away from this experience?

How should we pray the rosary and why?

Who is Irma Dores and why did she want people to know about the spiritual meaning of things?

When we are filled with anxiety and fear, how can we escape these debilitating emotions? Today, Dan and Melissa sit down with author and speaker, Gary Zimak, for a special interview on his new book, Stop Worrying, Start Living to help listeners attain a sense of peace in a troubled world.

Topics/Questions covered in the show:

What was the inspiration for this book?

Is it possible for someone who is an anxious person by nature to experience lasting peace in life?

What are the secrets of the Apostles to experiencing peace during difficulty?

What is the difference between fear and anxiety?

Is worrying a sin?

How important is mental prayer in overcoming these interior challenges?

How does the role of the priest impact the Church and the family?Dan Burke and Melissa Elson speak with Kathleen Beckman about her book, Praying for Priests, to better understand the necessity of lifting up our priests in prayer.

Topics/Questions covered in the show:

Why is there such a great need to pray for our priests?

Why does the enemy specifically attack the priesthood?

What is spiritual motherhood or fatherhood and how will taking on the role as a spiritual mother or father help priests fulfill their vocation?

What is the Foundation of Prayer for Priests and how did it come about?

What is the scriptural rosary for priests?

How does the priest affect the family?

Why is a Eucharistic holy hour so important?

How does prayer for priests impact the new evangelization?

What resources can one find on the Foundation of Prayer for Priests website?